Editor's picks from around the Web: 9/2-9/6

By Paul Wilson

ProducersWEB

This week's picks cover a variety of topics, including just how much parents don't want to talk about life insurance; what we can learn from James Gandolfini's estate planning mistakes; how a small group of companies is severely limiting access to generic drugs; and most importantly this time of year: fantasy football insurance.

"the will of Tony Soprano's alter ego has sparked national commentary and debate over taxes, how to provide for family, and the efficacy of estate planning. Rich or poor, none of us want to be remembered for paying too much in taxes or giving our money away foolishly."

"As part of health-care reform, there is now a federal Commission on Long-Term Care, which is charged with coming up with a comprehensive plan by the middle of September to address the availability and financing of long-term services and support systems for seniors and disabled Americans. But until such services and systems exist, what are your options? Unfortunately, you are pretty much on your own."

"Let's look at a $500,000 goal and what that means both in terms of savings to get to that point and what you might be able to spend after retiring. Then we'll come back to the million dollar situation."

"About a year ago, President Obama signed a law that was supposed to end chronic shortages of lifesaving drugs. But the critical lack of generic drugs continues unabated. It is a preventable crisis that is inflicting suffering on patients and, in some cases, causing needless deaths. "